New online certificate programs to be offered in growing fields in health care, business and information technology.

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Kaplan Continuing Education, a leader in online career education, announced the addition of online programs focused on emerging careers. These new online certificate programs are offered in the fields of health care, business, and information technology.

eCommerce Certificate—Offers students an opportunity to prepare for one of the IT field’s emerging careers by studying Internet marketplaces how to develop and maintain platforms, online marketing strategies, search engine optimization (SEO), and more.

Environmental Sustainability Certificate—This program is designed to offer a solid foundation in environmental sustainability with applications in business, project management, and Lean Six Sigma.

Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) Windows Server 2008 Administrator Certificate—The Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) Windows Server 2008 Administration Certificate program is designed for systems engineers, technical support engineers, systems analysts, network analysts, and technical consultants. Students could prepare for MCITP certification, which is an important credential for enterprise-server architecture and networks.

Veterinary Assistant Certificate—This online certificate program is designed to prepare students to pursue entry-level positions in a veterinary office/hospital, kennel, animal shelter, or research facility. In these settings, students may have the opportunity to assist veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and veterinary technologists.

“The online certificate programs are designed to prepare students for certification exams and to pursue new and exciting emerging careers. As the job market changes, we are here to teach people new skills,” said Ron Tratuman, President of Kaplan Continuing Education. “We make learning convenient, with online career education choices that give students an opportunity to take classes while maintaining their job or looking for a new one.”

About Kaplan Continuing Education
Kaplan Continuing Education (KCE) provides online educational services and training to professionals. The Company is dedicated to providing quality and accessible online career education programs. KCE offers online certificate programs in key areas of business, finance, health care, information technology, and fire and EMS to help you build a stronger, more knowledgeable team. In addition, the IT career training programs may be able to prepare you for certification exams. For more information about these IT programs that may prepare you for certification exams and other offerings, contact http://www.KaplanContinuingEducation.com.

About Kaplan University
Kaplan University, of which KCE is a part, offers a different school of thought for higher education. It strives to provide student-centered education that prepares students for careers in some of the fastest-growing industries. The University is regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). Kaplan University has more than 125 academic programs and offerings, and serves more than 66,000 online and campus-based students. To learn more about Kaplan University, visit http://www.kaplanuniversity.edu.